Chapter 1
Link sighed with exhaustion and sat up from his reclined position beneath a shady tree.
He was currently in a large green field nearby a neighborly town. He had just left the
town after buying some supplies and listening to some rumors from the townspeople.
He yawned and sat up, removing his green hat that accompanied his Kokiri tunic and
ruffled his hair before smoothing it back down. He glanced over at his faithful steed,
Epona, who was grazing nearby. He walked over to her and patted her nose
affectionately. Link reached into his pocket and pulled out a carrot for her to munch on
while he smoothed down her mane.
"We're gonna be leaving soon, alright Epona? You ready to go?" he spoke to her softly.
Epona in reply neighed and tossed her head. Link grinned and returned to the shade of the
tree, after Epona finished her treat, and gathered his things.
"We're not too far from home, girl," he continued while strapping his satchel to her
saddle. "You'll be seeing Malon soon. Doesn't that sound nice?" Epona neighed again in
response, almost as if she understood her master. Link knew she couldn't though.
He always liked to speak to her because he wasn't often around people, he usually just
kept to himself. Link didn't exactly have very many friends. He had many acquaintances
who, perhaps, *believed* they were his friend. The few friends he did have were all
female. Even his *horse* was a girl.
And even though most men would not mind this, it bothered Link that he wasn't really
acquainted with any men. He wouldn't mind a male companion to speak to every once in
awhile about manly things.
He had been gone from Hyrule for about three years now and he was about twenty years
old. He had left Hyrule to lose the restless and confined feeling he had had there.
Princess Zelda had insisted he stay in the castle with her, and it was hard to argue with the
controlling blond princess. She had protested greatly when he announced he was going to
leave.
It gave him a sense of belonging that she was so against his departure. That told him that
she wanted him to be around and that she enjoyed his company. Or at least that was what
Link thought it meant. Her whining had no effect on his resolve though, and he had set
off for new lands and new adventures.
He had indeed found what he wanted: some variety in his otherwise boring and peaceful
life. He had encountered many different cultures, met many interesting people. He had
rescued damsels in distress, slayed vile monsters, and protected villages from incoming
attacks.
All in all, he was totally depleted of his heroic vigor and wished to return home and relax.
All he wanted to do was return to the castle and let Zelda fawn over him and force him to
bed, while the servants waited on him head to toe. It wasn't a selfish wish, he believed he
more than deserved such treatment.
Mounting Epona, Link sped off in the direction of Hyrule, the excitement rising in his
belly at the anticipation of seeing his home once more after being gone for so long.
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Really short. I love little scenes with Link and Epona! They're so cute! ^_^ Anyway,
tell me if you like it and I'll continue.
-LunaRyuu
Link sighed with exhaustion and sat up from his reclined position beneath a shady tree.
He was currently in a large green field nearby a neighborly town. He had just left the
town after buying some supplies and listening to some rumors from the townspeople.
He yawned and sat up, removing his green hat that accompanied his Kokiri tunic and
ruffled his hair before smoothing it back down. He glanced over at his faithful steed,
Epona, who was grazing nearby. He walked over to her and patted her nose
affectionately. Link reached into his pocket and pulled out a carrot for her to munch on
while he smoothed down her mane.
"We're gonna be leaving soon, alright Epona? You ready to go?" he spoke to her softly.
Epona in reply neighed and tossed her head. Link grinned and returned to the shade of the
tree, after Epona finished her treat, and gathered his things.
"We're not too far from home, girl," he continued while strapping his satchel to her
saddle. "You'll be seeing Malon soon. Doesn't that sound nice?" Epona neighed again in
response, almost as if she understood her master. Link knew she couldn't though.
He always liked to speak to her because he wasn't often around people, he usually just
kept to himself. Link didn't exactly have very many friends. He had many acquaintances
who, perhaps, *believed* they were his friend. The few friends he did have were all
female. Even his *horse* was a girl.
And even though most men would not mind this, it bothered Link that he wasn't really
acquainted with any men. He wouldn't mind a male companion to speak to every once in
awhile about manly things.
He had been gone from Hyrule for about three years now and he was about twenty years
old. He had left Hyrule to lose the restless and confined feeling he had had there.
Princess Zelda had insisted he stay in the castle with her, and it was hard to argue with the
controlling blond princess. She had protested greatly when he announced he was going to
leave.
It gave him a sense of belonging that she was so against his departure. That told him that
she wanted him to be around and that she enjoyed his company. Or at least that was what
Link thought it meant. Her whining had no effect on his resolve though, and he had set
off for new lands and new adventures.
He had indeed found what he wanted: some variety in his otherwise boring and peaceful
life. He had encountered many different cultures, met many interesting people. He had
rescued damsels in distress, slayed vile monsters, and protected villages from incoming
attacks.
All in all, he was totally depleted of his heroic vigor and wished to return home and relax.
All he wanted to do was return to the castle and let Zelda fawn over him and force him to
bed, while the servants waited on him head to toe. It wasn't a selfish wish, he believed he
more than deserved such treatment.
Mounting Epona, Link sped off in the direction of Hyrule, the excitement rising in his
belly at the anticipation of seeing his home once more after being gone for so long.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Really short. I love little scenes with Link and Epona! They're so cute! ^_^ Anyway,
tell me if you like it and I'll continue.
-LunaRyuu